Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Arthog, Gwynedd, Wales.

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been lifted, but all bird keepers should remain vigilant and still follow enhanced biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

More information is available on GOV.WALES: https://gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-latest-update

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force, see the ‘Cases and disease control zones’ section on GOV.​UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england#cases-and-disease-control-zones

You can also check if specific areas are in a zone by using the following interactive map: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d